IN THE KNOW ICYMI: community health, kratom and diversity in medicine Three top stories from around the web. Feb. 13, 2018Tuesday The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics diversity in medicinehomelessnessICYMIkratom There’s a lot happening in medicine and health care. Catch up on some of the top stories you might have missed. Interested in more news about the osteopathic profession? Check out our Newsbriefs. 1. Why hospitals are subsidizing apartments for the homeless Homelessness can be a symptom and cause for chronic health issues. The University of Illinois Hospital partnered with The Center for Housing and Health to give 26 ER patients, who were constantly in and out of the hospital, supportive housing to improve their health outcomes. The investment made a substantial impact as, on average, health care costs per patient dropped 18% each month. Learn more about the program and how housing can improve community health. —Fast Company 2. Kratom now an opioid, FDA says Herbal supplement kratom has gained popularity in the U.S. treating pain, anxiety and drug dependence. Food and Drug Administration scientists have recently concluded kratom is an opioid. The FDA recommends that the substance should not be used as an alternative to opioids. —Medscape 3. These doctors are trying to get more people of color to join their ranks. What some have overcome is startling. While African-Americans make up 12% of the U.S. population, only about 6% of doctors are black. The Tour for Diversity in Medicine is trying to change that. The group of health care professionals travels around the U.S. to engage and inspire young minorities who are interested in pursuing careers in health care. Watch the video vignettes to hear stories firsthand about issues facing people of color in medicine. —STAT News More in Newsbriefs “Operation Nightingale” fraud scheme alert: Bogus nursing credentials sold to thousands of aspiring nurses It was recently discovered that a scheme, nicknamed “Operation Nightingale,” offered aspiring nurses the opportunity to purchase fake nursing degree diplomas and transcripts. DO Day Scholarship available for DO residents, fellows and new physicians: Applications due Jan. 31 DO residents, fellows and new physicians in practice can receive a scholarship to cover registration and travel. Previous articleYour Single GME accreditation questions answered Next articleThe hero behind the HiRO teaches students to dream big
“Operation Nightingale” fraud scheme alert: Bogus nursing credentials sold to thousands of aspiring nurses It was recently discovered that a scheme, nicknamed “Operation Nightingale,” offered aspiring nurses the opportunity to purchase fake nursing degree diplomas and transcripts.
DO Day Scholarship available for DO residents, fellows and new physicians: Applications due Jan. 31 DO residents, fellows and new physicians in practice can receive a scholarship to cover registration and travel.